Need fresh ideas for your gang’s day out this weekend? You don’t have to fall back into the same old lunch and dinner dates. Those make a great bonding experience! But nothing can beat a classic field-trip-type of an outing to explore the depths of your relationship… and most importantly, to have endless fun!
Relive your school days with educational visits to science centers and museums. The only difference now is that you’re paying for an adult ticket!
1. PETROSAINS KLCC
See it firsthand what your younger siblings are so hyped about in this STEM centered entertainment facility. You get to drive (simulated) racecars, play mind games and smell prehistoric air! Their website gives plenty of information on what you can do around here.
📍: Level 4, Suria KLCC, PETRONAS Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
🕒: Monday CLOSED (except on School Holidays)
Tuesday – Friday 9.30am – 5.30pm (Last Admission: 4.00pm)
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday 9.30am – 6.30pm
(Last Admission: 5.00pm)
🎟️: ≈ RM18 - RM20
2. AQUARIA KLCC
You’ve definitely seen some of your paired up buddies go on dates here. Be kids again and go with the whole gang! Be sure to check on their feeding schedules, I promise you won’t want to miss it.
📍: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
🕒: Opens daily including public holidays from 10:00am – 8:00pm (last admission 7:00 pm)
🎟️: ≈ RM52
3. ZOO NEGARA
You know exactly what to expect at the zoo. Go the extra mile and try volunteering together! Spend your youth together doing little acts of kindness for a better society.
📍: Jalan Taman Zooview, Taman Zooview, 68000 Ampang, Selangor
🌐: https://www.zoonegaramalaysia.my/
🕒: Opens daily: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
🎟️: ≈ RM45
4. PUSAT SAINS NEGARA
This colourful semi-circular building holds both indoor and outdoor attractions. There’s definitely lots to explore here. Get hands-on on science experiments you’ve already done (or missed!) during high school or play around in their Water Plaza and Interactive Zone!
📍: Persiaran Bukit Kiara Bukit Damansara, Bukit Kiara, 50662 Kuala Lumpur
🕒: Opens from Saturday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m (last admission at 4:30 p.m.)
Closes on Fridays
🎟️: ≈ RM6
5. PERPUSTAKAAN RAJA TUN UDA
Bring your whole book club to one of our largest libraries in Malaysia, right here in Shah Alam. Perpustakaan Raja Tun Uda, or Raja Tun Uda Library, is a 6-floor, ultra-modern library whose building concept is based on the idea of a ‘library in a park’.
It’s alright if you’re not the reading type! There’s so much in store in this 6-storey building, such as, a 3D theatre, multi-sensory 6D theatre, and iStep interactive games using sensor technology. Or just sit back and lounge with your friends, classical novels in hand, in one of their many cozy reading spots.
📍: Jalan Kelab Golf 13/6, Seksyen 13, 40100 Shah Alam
🕒: Monday 10.00am – 7.00pm
Tuesday – Friday 9.30am – 7.00pm
Weekends 9.30am – 9.00pm (7.00pm for Creative Zone/Children’s Department)
🎟️: Membership is free for all Malaysians.
Other facilities: RM1 - RM35
6. PERDANA BOTANICAL GARDEN
Situated in the Heritage Park of Kuala Lumpur. It has always been a part of the green lung of the city and has a history of over a decade. The garden has not only botanical collections but also house features that give the visitors the ambiance of being in a tropical rainforest, despite being in the middle of a bustling metropolis.
With over 14 main attractions, there’s no way you and your friends are leaving without a huge collection of ‘nature aesthetic’ photos packed in your downloaded polaroid-esque camera app. Walk a few more minutes, and you’ll find yourself in KL Bird Park and KL Butterfly Park!
📍: Jalan Kebun Bunga, Tasik Perdana, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
🌐: http://www.klbotanicalgarden.gov.my/
🕒: Opens daily, 7:00am - 8:00pm
Perhaps your circle is the thrill-seeking, hyper-active type that won’t settle for just serene visual stimulation. Oh, we’ve got just the places and plans for you!
7. DISTRICT 21 (IOI CITY MALL)
This action park is located in a 70,000 sq.ft, indoor premise with a 55ft air-conditioned atrium, within IOI City Mall, Putrajaya.
Roam this post-apocalyptic themed Adventure Park and let natural selection determine who’s the weakest link among your group. Or be the protagonist and develop stronger relationships, either one’s a fun adventure!
📍: AT 6, IOI City Mall, IOI Resort City, 62502 Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya
🌐:https://www.facebook.com/district21park/
🕒: Mon-Fri: 12:00PM - 8:00 PM , Sat / Sun / PH / SH: 10:00AM - 8:00PM
🎟️: ≈ RM58 - RM75
8. ROCKY BASECAMP (AEON SHAH ALAM)
Show off your core strength with some indoor rock climbing. Rocky BaseCamp (RBC) is officially the FIRST Indoor Climbing Centre in Malaysia, which houses an Indoor Speed Climbing Wall, measuring 15 METERS in height.
Aside from climbing facilities, RBC also houses other activities to encourage patrons of all generations to Do exciting activities, have Fun and keep Fit as well.
📍: Lot T05, Level 3, 1 64, 13, Persiaran Akuatik, Seksyen 13, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor
🌐: http://www.rockybasecamp.com/aeon-mall-shah-alam/
🕒: Mon-Fri: 12:00PM - 8:00 PM , Sat / Sun / PH / SH: 10:00AM - 8:00PM
🎟️: ≈ RM33 - RM45
9. WATERWORLD (I-CITY THEME PARK)
Who could say no to a water theme park, complete with massive slides, big double floaties and a wide play area? WaterWorld is located in i-City Theme Park. In this tropical heat, you’d want to visit a water park at least once in a while.
📍: Jalan Multimedia 7/Ah, I-City, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor
🌐: https://iticket.i-city.my/collections/all/products/waterworld-1
🕒: Mon-Fri: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM , Sat / Sun / PH / SH: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Closes on Tuesdays
🎟️: ≈ RM28 - RM30
10. RIUH
Chill out (or do something creative! You’ll never know what to expect from Riuh events) at one of the youth’s growing interests: indie pop-up markets.
RIUH collaborates with artisans and leading creatives by curating a series of workshops and talks where the community from all walks of life can get their hands dirty and stimulate creative conversations.
Think terrarium-making, candle-making, painting, carpentry, silkscreen printing, cooking classes for both kids and adults – cultivating the creative culture.
Check out their website on updates on future events and locations!
Well, now that you've got this list, what are you waiting for? Destroy that one friend's idea to go to another m-🤢 ma-🤮 I can't even say it. Make every weekend a surprise field-trip! There's a lot more to explore in Klang Valley amidst all the malls that keep popping up out of nowhere.